How To Fix C1079 - Allowed values are not consistent

C1079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Allowed values are not consistent

What causes this issue?

You have changed the data format. The system checked the allowed values
maintained and discovered that the value &v1& cannot be displayed using
the template you chose.

How to fix this error?

Remove your format changes, then check the allowed values for
compatibility with the format changes you want to make.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1079 - Allowed values are not consistent ?

  The SAP error message C1079, which states "Allowed values are not consistent," typically occurs in the context of configuration settings, particularly when dealing with characteristics and values in the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the allowed values defined for a characteristic in a configuration profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Allowed Values: The allowed values for a characteristic may not be properly defined or may conflict with other characteristics. For example, if a characteristic is defined to have certain allowed values, but those values are not consistent with the values defined in the dependent characteristics, this error can occur.
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: If there are dependencies between characteristics that are not correctly set up, it can lead to inconsistencies in the allowed values.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the allowed values for the characteristics.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: